Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-08-06
mineral and coal fields of Montana. At

the highest financiering ability, it is put
ting forth feeders in advance of all COM 4
petitors, laying under tribute of the
richest wheat countries in the world.
Valuable as this is to tho country which
the railroad traverses, its import to the
twin cities at the st. Anthony falls is ut
terly beyond estimate, all ofits enormous
traffic which goes eastward being carried
to those two cities.
Devils lake is an irregular body of
water, slightly impregnated with salt,
about fifty miles long, the main body ly-
ing nearly east and west, with numerous
arms and bays extending out a distance
of several miles. It's gratest width is
about nine miles, directly opposite TT.
Totten. At the head of one o fthese arms
stands the town of Devils Lake, distant
about four miles from the lake proper by
steamer and about two miles by carriage
to another point on the lake shore. The
town has about a thousand inhabitants,
and is d good business point, being the
main supply depot for a large tract of
farming country. Although its situa-
ton with reference to tho lake is not
the best, yet this is to a large extent OBJ
Waited by the daily trips of Capt. Heer-
mans steamer, "Minnie H." to Fl. Tot
ten !; and it is becomming quite a resort
for those who wish a less frequented
place than Mlnnetonka and other lakes
in central Minnesota.
There are two things which are des-
tined to make Devils lake a summer re-
sort second to none in the northwest;
first, the climate. which is cool and brac-
ing on the hottest day to n accustomed
to the moist sultry heat gilmore southern
ATTITUDES. For instance, last Saturday
was a still, nearly cloudless day, and
the sun shown with what the residents
here call a fierce heat; but as soon as
one got protection from its dierct rays
he would not be uncomfortable in a
heavy suit. But nc matter how hot the
day is, when the sun gets low all sense
of sultriness vanishes, and if you are a
tenderfoot, you will want an overcoat on
if you wish to sit out of doors. This de-
lightful GOODNESS of the nights and days
is not tho result of a damp air from the
lake, but is a popularity of the climate
everywhere.
In the second place, the lake renders
this an inviting spot. 1t is of sufficient
size to afford a constant charm for sew
eral weeks. Its waters are warm
enough tor delightful bathing ut
any time of the day, while the salt
tinge not only gives one a mild
taste of sea bathing, but is invigorating,
healthful and enjoyable in the extreme.
1Seen from the hurricane deck of the
steamer the lake shows a Beautiful dark
lgreen; its depth across to TT. lotion, q
distance of nine miles, as taken by Capt.
JHeerman, varies but little from forty
two feet but eastward OF that, in Mis-
sion bay, a 100 foot line has failed tC
sound bottom. There is fine fishing in
the lake, If one enjoys catching pickerel
Jonly, ranging in weight from three tt
six pounds. They are fine gamy fellows
and serve as deliciously on the table as
they are sportiye to catch.
Capt. Herman and his U. S. Mail
steamer Minnie H., Is one of the main
%centers of interest, without whom Devils
lake would loose half its fame and charm.
The captain carries the mail and what
freight there may be, to and from TT
Totten, leaving the wharf at the towr
every day at nine o'clock, returning al
4. The Minnie H., named after the cap
tain's daugter, is Il light draught 16O-tor
from the fort. a distance of about fifteen
miles, In a couple Of hours, stopping
once to take on wood. Capt. Herman
is an experienced boatman, having
owned several vessels on the Mississippi
and Missouri rivers before the railroads
superseded these slower methods O.
transportation. He is ar exceedingly
tmemory is stored with history and in
cidents of his life on the lake, and the
carly Indian superstitions. To sit il
the pilot house, inhale the cool salt breeze
while he steamer rocks OH the pillows
and listen to the captain recount his
hardships and experiences when u few
years ago, before the railroad had come
he built this steamer during the fear.
full winter, sleeping in q tent; or to heal
which the Indians, as well as some whit.
people, are SO superstitious, is enjoy
ment enough for II summer day.
To those who may think Devils Lake
F, is out OF the world, a place Tor cowboy!
and half breeds, let me say a pleasan
surprise awaits whoever will come her,
for a fow weeks of hunting, fishing anl
; rural out door life. The people arr
largely from tho east, and they are as
! cultivated and intelligentas can be founG
; i'll any small western town. If you are
wiling to forego a few homo comforts
cheerfully you will have no difficulty
with the hotel Accommodations. Dr.. anC
) Mrs. Ellis, of the Lake View hotel, ar,
New York people,. and they know how
to take care of the travelling public
What their hotel lacks in size and com
cellency Of the table, and the pleasant
ness and good cheer which pervades al
!, they do for their guests. The LAX,
View hotel is such a place as one re
=. joices to fall into after a long journey
I and is in no haste to bid it and its genia
host and hostess farewell.
=, Among others, / have had the pleas
ure of meeting Mr.. H. C, Hansbrough
proprietor of the Deyils Lake INTER
: ly. Mr.. Hansbrough is an intelligen
genial gentleman, and a successful jour
, nalist, who LAID the foundation for hi!
life work by a ten year service on til,
San Francisco Chronicle, graduating a.
assistant managing editor, when he wa,
Obliged to seek q different climate OF
: account of failing health. Since coming
W CllS COulSTy SoSoCdl yours y lie Nai
regained perfect health. His INTER
OCEAN was one of the first business en-
terprises in the town. and it is pleasan
to add that he is now reaping the fruito
his sagacity. 10 his efforts we W no
a little of the pleasure of our sojurn ii
this little salt lake city.
TO a newcomer here one of the mos
striking things is the long twilight
which lasts with sufficient light to real
/ nv until Nhnnt IN Gso1ooI hpf ~ Tn,,o !;